Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic ZS45

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic ZS45, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was introduced 7 years prior to the ZS45 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 550WP grades vs the ZS45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 550WP and the ZS45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and ZS45.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.